Inaugurating the Denim and Jeans Exhibition in Cairo, Salih Mutlu Sen, Turkey’s Ambassador to Egypt emphasized on the strong and growing industrial and trade cooperation between Turkey and Egypt, especially within the textile sector. He highlighted the crucial role played by Turkish companies in Egypt's denim production, noting their commitment to investing and reinvesting in the Egyptian market.

Sen also highlighted how Turkish businesses have helped establish Egypt as a major denim producer, attracting leading international brands that source their denim products, particularly jeans, from Egyptian factories. He praised the pioneering work of these Turkish companies, citing them as examples of sustainable growth.

Further, Sen emphasized on the mutually beneficial economic relationship between the two nations, stating that the ‘win-win’ collaboration is most evident in the textile sector, particularly in denim fabrics and apparel. This thriving textile partnership is part of a larger, robust trade relationship, he said. According to him, the bilateral trade between Turkey and Egypt is projected to exceed $10 billion this year and reach $15 billion within the next five years, demonstrating a strong and promising economic future for both countries.

The two-day Denim and Jeans Exhibition featured around 55 companies from 10 countries, with a significant presence of 26 Turkish firms.